Despite being a popular South Korean rapper, Zico has recently faced intense criticism from Chinese netizens due to an old track resurfacing. The song has been perceived as containing a derogatory term towards Chinese individuals, leading to severe backlash against Zico.
The controversy revolves around Zico’s song “If I Ain’t Got Jj*ng-Gae,”in which the term in question is used, leading to widespread condemnation. The uproar on the social media platform Weibo gained traction as users linked this incident to past scandals involving the artist.
Zico’s involvement in the “Golden Phone”scandal, which is connected to the broader “Burning Sun”controversy, has further intensified the public backlash. On Weibo, there has been a noticeable increase in posts denouncing Zico’s behavior and calling for him to take responsibility.
One post on Weibo stated, “Stop trying to clear his name, just take him away,”reflecting the intensity of the sentiment against Zico.
-Wiebo Post
“I’m so mad.”[repeated several times]
– Weibo post
Zico insulted the Chinese and women, ridiculed the flooding in Thailand, used disasters as entertainment, bullied girl classmates in school, touched girls’ butt, discriminated against LGBTQ, was associated with Nth room and Seungri. All of these have been buried. His new song Spot is still being advertised in China. Even Chinese celebrities have done dance challenges with this song. A toxic person like this still collaborates with female idols…
– Weibo post
This was clear since a long time ago. A person who could become best friends with Jung Joon Young is also….on Radio Star he proudly said he always looked at Jung Joon Young’s phone. Birds of a feather flock together.
– Weibo post
There’s another Korean celebrity insulting the Chinese. Does anyone here know of Zico? Those who follow Korean entertainment should know him and know what Jj*ng-G*e means. This is an insult by Korean netizens against the people of our country. This is the first time I’ve seen someone write it in the lyrics of a song.
– Weibo post
Despite facing increasing criticism, Zico’s management has chosen not to release a statement addressing the controversy. Chinese netizens continue to voice their anger, citing various reasons such as the rapper’s past actions and connections that are believed to have a negative impact.
The calls for consequences and accountability are becoming increasingly vocal, causing both supporters and detractors to anticipate how Zico and his team will handle this difficult predicament.
At the same time, Zico’s upcoming single is set to commemorate his 10th solo debut anniversary and will include a feature from BLACKPINK’s Jennie, making it a highly anticipated collaboration in the world of K-Pop.
Jennie enthusiastically agreed to Zico’s proposal, generating excitement among fans for their collaboration. Zico, renowned for his multifaceted talents as a rapper, producer, and songwriter, is making a highly anticipated comeback to the music industry after a 21-month absence. In addition, he will take on the role of the sole MC for KBS 2TV’s “The Seasons.”
Despite achieving success, Zico expressed regret and issued an apology to fellow artists for unintentionally popularizing dance challenges. He acknowledged the valid concerns regarding their potential impact on workload and creativity.
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